Guide: Uploading and Sharing Artwork Files via Dropbox & Google Drive
Use this guide to upload print-ready artwork files or full folders and generate shareable view-only links for clients, collaborators, or print vendors.
Dropbox: Upload & Share Files or Folders
🔹 Step 1: Sign In
- Visit https://www.dropbox.com
- Click Sign in and log in to your account.
🔹 Step 2: Upload Files or a Folder
- Navigate to the folder where you want to upload, or click Create → Folder to make a new one.
- Click Upload → Select Files (for individual artwork) or Folder (for full collections).
- Choose your artwork from your computer and click Open to upload.
🔹 Step 3: Generate a View-Only Link
- Hover over the uploaded file or folder and click the Share button.
- In the pop-up, click Copy link.
- Then click the Settings (gear icon) or Link settings (if available).
- Under Who has access, set it to “Anyone with the link”.
- Set permissions to “Can view”.
- Copy and paste the link wherever you need to share it.
Google Drive: Upload & Share Files or Folders
🔹 Step 1: Sign In
- Go to https://drive.google.com
- Log in with your Google account.
🔹 Step 2: Upload Files or a Folder
- Click + New on the left.
- Select File upload or Folder upload.
- Choose your artwork and click Open.
- Files will appear in your Drive once uploaded.
🔹 Step 3: Generate a View-Only Link
- Right-click the file or folder you want to share → Click Get link.
- Under General access, click the dropdown and select Anyone with the link.
- Ensure the permission is set to Viewer.
- Click Copy link and share as needed.
What You Can Upload
- High-resolution images (.JPG, .PNG, .TIFF)
- Vector files (.AI, .SVG)
- Print-ready PDFs
- Full project folders with multiple files